The Battlestar Galactica Online team have announced that the Festival of Kobol has officially commenced and will run through August 12th. During the festival, players will have a chance to win in-game rewards, many of them limited editions, and to participate in fun games.

The Festival of Kobol is a 17-day celebration filled with tournaments and events commencing July 27 through August 12. Players will be able to participate in a variety of competitions, including a Decathlon of ten tournaments consisting of four different tournament types, as well as many other opportunities to win bonuses and rewards. The top 20 players for each tournament on every server will be awarded prizes, and the top 3 players of the Decathlon will be recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners.

Find out more on the Battlestar Galactica Online forum.